I know Pilates isn’t for everyone, but I really dig it. I’ve mainly done Pilates Barre or Pilates mat workouts rather than the traditional stuff with all those crazy machines (which, admittedly, look WEIRD), but I’ve always enjoyed working with … More »

Sure, you can always be a slutty firefighter or a slutty French maid or a slutty whatever-the-hell, but here are a few ideas for easy, cheap, health-and-fitness inspired Halloween costumes. Sluttiness optional, as always! More »

I’m sure by now y’all have heard that the government has shut down and that America is effed beyond belief (if the astute Facebook feed opinions of my random cousin, some girl on my hall freshman year and my friend’s ex boyfriend are any indication). If you think the shutdown doesn’t affect you because you’re not a government employee or planning to camp in any national parks, think again: This ish has effectively closed the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services, seriously affecting our public health. More »

Today in news that doesn’t surprise me, the UK’s new Sportswomen show sheds light on the fact that female athletes are still under large amounts of pressure to have a conventionally-attractive appearance, regardless of their athletic ability.More »

We’ve got it pretty good these days in terms of exercise, I think. Not only do we have sweat-wicking fabric and sports bras, exercise science has come a long time in terms of figuring out exactly what we humans should do to stay strong and fit. Trends are always changing, of course; I bet that in 2040, people are going to think it’s insane that those of us living in the early part of the century took part in runs with pretend zombies chasing them. But I have to say the bloomer outfits, sauna belts and Spandex of earlier decades still makes me pretty glad I live in the time of UnderArmour, yoga, and exercise DVDs More »